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Leslie Cheape


Captain Leslie St. Clair Cheape (1882 - 23 April 1916,) was an English international polo player who was "England's greatest player". Cheape played for England in the Westchester Cup three times in 1911, 1913, and 1914. In 1914 the final had to be delayed when he was hit in the face by a polo ball and his nose was broken.

Biography

Leslie St. Clair Cheape was born around 1882 in Fife, Scotland, the son of Colonel G. C. Cheape. He was killed in battle during World War I on Easter Sunday, 23 April 1916, in Palestine while commanding a squadron of the Worcestershire Yeomanry.

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Leslie Cheape Wikipedia